US Bridges

IH 35 SB FR over SH 71

Good

Travis County, Texas · IH 35/SH 71 Interchange · Structure no. 142270001513456

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,390
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 SB FR over SH 71 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 SB FR over SH 71 in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,390 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,340 by 2036. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35 SB FR
CrossesSH 71
LocationIH 35/SH 71 Interchange
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21664, -97.75203
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,390 (2016)
Projected traffic17,340 by 2036
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$26,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 SB FR over SH 71 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 SB FR over SH 71 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 SB FR over SH 71 carry?

About 12,390 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 SB FR over SH 71?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 SB FR over SH 71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.